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Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households

The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.

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Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.

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Makerfield by-election candidates' short manifestos

The candidates in Makerfield lay out their visions for the constituency ahead of the by-election.

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Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children

The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban.

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Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks

The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war …

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Election Jersey 2026

Watch live results from Jersey’s General Election as they’re declared, with Matthew Price.

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Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'

Vance had blamed Henry Nowak's death on the "mass invasion of migrants" - but Lammy says it "has got nothing to do with mass migra…

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Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say

The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

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Starmer tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest

The prime minister's position has hardened since Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential Labour contest.

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The Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got here

The police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.

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Fake videos of actors target Armenia election

Actors have had their voices cloned by an AI fueled disinformation campaign that's targeting Armenia.

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Martin Rowson on the political response to Henry Nowak’s murder – cartoon

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How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election

What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election?

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How would a Labour leadership contest work?

How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?

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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

The Attorney General, Lord Richard Hermer KC.

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Ben Jennings on Nigel Farage’s response to Henry Nowak’s murder – cartoon

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Reform Makerfield candidate admits making 'crass' comments in past

Robert Kenyon says he was not involved in politics when he made remarks unearthed during the campaign.

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Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files

A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

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Mandelson files: What you need to know

The government has published more than 1,000 pages of documents about the former US ambassador's appointment.

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Key messages between Mandelson and ministers

The 1,000 pages include criticisms of Labour MPs, No 10 and the prime minister.

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Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage

When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of …

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'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'

The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime ministe…

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The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy

Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

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Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor who wants to be prime minister

The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first.